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Pauline Wooten

Pauline Wooten

May 9, 2020

Pauline Wooten age 92 of Fries, Virginia passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home.

Ms. Wooten was born in Galax, Virginia on January 9, 1928 to William Ben and Hassie Mae Edwards Wooten. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Crystal Renae Smith and nine siblings.

She...

Jimmy Arnold Melton

Jimmy Arnold Melton

May 3, 2020

Jimmy Arnold Melton age 42 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Jimmy was born in Galax, Virginia on October 4, 1977 to Clyde Wayne and Anna Mae Hawkins Melton.

In addition to his mother Anna Mae Melton of Galax, Virginia, Jimmy is survived...

Barbara Jean Howard

Barbara Jean Howard

May 3, 2020

Barbara Jean Howard, of Gastonia, NC, died on May 3, 2020 at the age of 70.  She was the daughter of the late David Stuart and Emmer Margaret Howard.  She was born in Newark, NJ on January 6, 1950 and resided in Roanoke, VA, Independence, VA, Galax, VA, and most recently Gastonia, NC.  She is survived by her...

Louise Sharp Edwards

Louise Sharp Edwards

May 1, 2020

Louise Sharp Edwards, 97 of Galax, Virginia went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 1, 2020.

She was born in Carroll County, Virginia on June 14, 1922 to Walter and Pearl Lineberry Sharp. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Everett Edwards a sister Melba Mabe and brother Clise...

James (Jim) Arthur Disbrow

James (Jim) Arthur Disbrow

Apr 30, 2020

James Arthur Disbrow age 77 of Culpeper, Virginia and Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, April 30,

2020 at his home in Galax. Mr. Disbrow was born in Bremerton, Washington on April 5, 1943 to Howard Disbrow and Mildred

Christine Peterson Disbrow. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth "Liz" Disbrow of Culpeper...

Harold Nelson Melton

Harold Nelson Melton

Apr 27, 2020

Harold Nelson Melton age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Melton was born in Carroll County, Virginia on January 24, 1929 to Stephen Everett and Lavada Ada Hanks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters Alma Melton and Maxine...

Stanley Davis Brewer

Stanley Davis Brewer

Apr 25, 2020

Stanley Davis Brewer age 56 of Fries, Virginia passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Stanley was born in Galax, Virginia on August 12, 1963 to Ted Davis and Frances Louise Lowe Brewer.

In addition to his mother, Frances Brewer of Fries, Virginia he is survived by a son Josh...

Geneva Farmer Bedsaul

Geneva Farmer Bedsaul

Apr 25, 2020

Geneva Margaret Farmer Bedsaul, 95, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 in the Hillsville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

She was born in Galax on October 20, 1924, to the late Clarence H. Farmer and Nettie Smith Farmer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Donald Bedsaul; brothers...

Kenneth Elroy Mcbroom

Kenneth Elroy Mcbroom

Apr 24, 2020

Kenneth Elroy McBroom

February 8, 1961 – April 24, 2020

Kenneth McBroom, age 59, of Bassett, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 after a lengthy illness.  He proudly served his country in the...

Merle Gaynell Boyles

Merle Gaynell Boyles

Apr 24, 2020

Merle Gaynell Boyles known as Gaynell Boyles age 95 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Miss Boyles was born in Grayson County, Virginia on June 22, 1924 to Frank and Ethel Stata Boyles.

She is survived by three nieces Jeania Davis; Shannon Moxley and Lynn...

Kathryn Elizabeth Conrad

Kathryn Elizabeth Conrad

Apr 22, 2020

Kathryn Conrad passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, surrounded by friends and relatives. She was a native of Greensboro, NC and for the last many years, lived in Elk Creek, Virginia. Kathryn was an animal lover, and had many horses, donkeys, dogs and cats. She owned a farm and bred, raised and sold thoroughbred quarter horses and...

Donald Wayne Melton

Donald Wayne Melton

Apr 21, 2020

Donald Wayne Melton age 63 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, April 21, 2020 in the New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, Virginia.

Donald was born on November 13, 1956 in Carroll County, Virginia to Carlos Howard and Betty Louise Summers Melton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Ted...

Andre' Cordell Cox

Andre' Cordell Cox

Apr 18, 2020

Andre' Cordell Cox age 53 of Galax, Virginia departed his Earthly Life on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the New River Valley Medical Center.

Andre' was born in Galax, Virginia on April 24, 1966 to Odell Roosevelt and Maxine Savannah Blair Cox. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a half-brother Johnathan Brown;...

Forrest Edwin Crowder

Forrest Edwin Crowder

Apr 17, 2020

Forrest Edwin Crowder, of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at his home. Mr. Crowder was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Harvey David and Minnie Florence Fleming Crowder. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Effie Mabe, Mallie Dean, Myrtle Austin, Gracie Gravley, Loma Hancock, and brother, Martin Crowder.

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Caleb Ray Poole

Caleb Ray Poole

Apr 15, 2020

Infant Caleb Ray Poole son of Heather Morrow of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

In addition to his mother, Caleb is survived by his maternal grandparents Elvis and Rhonda Poole of Galax, Virginia; uncles Christopher Poole and his fiancé Jordanna Robinson of Cana; Justin Poole of Galax, Virginia...

Anna P. Young

Anna P. Young

Apr 13, 2020

Anna P. Young age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Young was born in Grayson County, Virginia on April 27, 1936 to Conley and Daisy Kyle Maxwell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Clarence Bonnell Young.

She is survived by...

Frances Susan Bowman Isaacs

Frances Susan Bowman Isaacs

Apr 10, 2020

Frances Susan Bowman Isaacs age 66 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at her home.

Susan was born on February 15, 1954 in Carroll County, Virginia to John Floyd Bowman, Jr. and Mary Alene Willis Bowman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Jason Dixon, sister Kay Bryant...

Charles Wayne Summers

Charles Wayne Summers

Apr 6, 2020

Charles Wayne Summers known as Wayne Summers age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Summers was born in Galax, Virginia on October 18, 1934 to Paul and Mazie Lundy Summers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Samantha Komraus...

Donald Gene (D.G.) Fox

Donald Gene (D.G.) Fox

Mar 28, 2020

Pastor Donald Gene (D. G.) Fox, age 87, of Galax, Virginia passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020.

Pastor Fox was born April 19, 1932 in Centerville, Iowa to the late William Burton and Donna Whitacre Fox. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Larry Fox and brother-in-law...

Scotty Rogers Johnson

Scotty Rogers Johnson

Mar 25, 2020

Scotty Rogers Johnson age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in the VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.

Scotty was born in Fries, Virginia on July 22, 1943 to William Henry and Bertha Fortner Johnson.

He proudly served his country in the US Army.

He is survived by his...

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